London to Sheffield train

Trains from London to Sheffield

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, frequent trains depart from the British capital headed for the south Yorkshire city numerous times a day. Passengers will find services available from a choice of central London stations, with all services terminating at Sheffield train station. Both direct and indirect services are readily available; in some cases, an indirect option is faster than a direct one. The fastest advertised journey time comes in at just shy of two hours.

Which train companies travel from London to Sheffield?

Numerous train providers operate across the London to Sheffield route. East Midlands Trains, West Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway (LNER), and First Hull Trains all offers trains from London to Sheffield. East Midlands runs the only service offering direct trains, with all other companies' routes requiring just one change en route. Indirect services, however, are still very quick and convenient, making indirect travel a viable option.

How long is the train from London to Sheffield?

When traveling direct with East Midlands Railway, passengers can expect the journey to last between two hours and two hours 15 minutes. Travel time for indirect options varies depending on wait times at transfer stations. The fastest indirect options take just two hours 15 minutes, matching direct train times.

How many trains are there from London to Sheffield?

There are frequent departures per hour from London to Sheffield. There is usually one direct departure per hour from East Midlands Trains, raising to two during peak travel time. Including indirect options, passengers can expect up to four departures per hour running from the early morning to late evening. Passengers will rarely wait long for their train from London to Sheffield.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Sheffield?

Departure train station: Passengers have a choice of London stations. Trains depart from London Euston, London Sure thing Pancras, and London Kings Cross. All stations are sitauted in North London, within walking distance of each other. All three have great links to London Underground lines and numerous bus routes. St Pancras provides links to Eurostar services.

Arrival train station: All trains from London to Sheffield terminate at Sheffield station, the busiest station in South Yorkshire. The station is a shared tram and railway station, providing great links to the rest of the city including the universities. It is very centrally located, with many tourist attractions just a short walk away.